UFO Sighting Report — Williamsburg, Virginia, 23 January 1965

On 23 January 1965, at approximately 0840 local time, an unidentified object was observed near the intersection of U.S. Highway 60 and State Route 614 in Williamsburg, Virginia. The observer, who requested anonymity, reported that his 1964 Cadillac stalled as he approached the object. He described the object as mushroom-shaped or resembling a light bulb, approximately 75 to 80 feet in height, with a metallic gray color, a red-orange glow on one side, and a blue glow on the other. The object was hovering about four feet off the ground before moving horizontally to the west and vanishing. The observation lasted approximately 25 seconds. A second witness, an elderly man in an old black Chevrolet following the observer, also reportedly experienced a car stall and observed the object. The incident was investigated by First Lieutenant Robert R. Dockum of the 4500 Air Base Wing, Langley AFB, and Trooper R. D. Ferris of the Virginia State Highway Patrol. Despite a search of the area, no physical evidence was found. Official inquiries into weather conditions suggested a low-altitude temperature inversion, and the possibility of a weather balloon was considered, but the Air Force concluded the case remained 'Unidentified.' The report highlights the observer's reluctance to be interviewed and his desire to keep his identity private due to his business position. The case was eventually processed through Project Blue Book channels.